New Temporary Dublin-Fishguard Freight Route Now Also Open …
Dec 16, 2024 · Stena Line's new Dublin-Fishguard ‘freight’ route, which began operating before the weekend following Storm Darragh’s damage to Holyhead Port, is now offering all services on the temporary connection, writes Jehan Ashmore.. The Stena Adventurer (above) rerouted from the Dublin-Holyhead route as Afloat previously highlighted onto the alternative Irish Sea route to alleviate the impact of ...
Continued Disruption as Further Ferry Sailings Cancelled While …
Dec 11, 2024 · Scheduled ferry sailings that were to resume today have since been cancelled again by both operators of the Dublin-Holyhead route following last weekend’s Storm Darragh damage at the North Wales port, writes Jehan Ashmore.. The Irish Sea route is the core service between Ireland and the UK and such a major disruption continues to affect passengers and freight customers of Irish Ferries and ...
Wild Oats X Claims Victory at 2024 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge …
Dec 11, 2024 · Stakes were high in the fleet for the 2024 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, the One Circular Quay Australian Maxi Championship (AMC) final event. Anthony Johnston’s URM Group entered the race with a one-point lead over the Oatley family’s Wild Oats X.
2025 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta Attracts Top Contenders …
Dec 30, 2024 · The potential to have a "free" entry into the 2025 Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta has attracted some serious contenders before the closing date of December 31st.. Cruiser 0a sees Peter Dunlop and Victoria Cox's J122 Mojito (Pwllheli SC) coming up against the Beneteau 40.7 of Patsy Burke (RIYC).
Sail Training Ireland Launches its 2025 Tall Ship Sail Training …
Nov 6, 2024 · Sail Training Ireland has announced its 2025 Voyage Calendar, aiming to engage over 500 young people across thirty voyages on six ships. The initiative, which was unveiled today, builds upon the charity's successful history, having already provided self-development training voyages for over 4,000 participants since its inception.
Port of Holyhead to Resume Some Ferry Sailings Within Weeks
Jan 3, 2025 · Ferry & Car Ferry News The ferry industry on the Irish Sea, is just like any other sector of the shipping industry, in that it is made up of a myriad of ship operators, owners, managers, charterers all contributing to providing a network of routes carried out by a variety of ships designed for different albeit similar purposes.. All this ferry activity involves conventional ferry tonnage, 'ro ...
Afloat – Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
Dun Laoghaire Harbour's MGM Boats, the Irish Prestige agents, were on the world stage when they unveiled two new models— the F4.3 and the M7— at Boot Düsseldorf 2025 this… Following the successful debut season of ferry operator CalMac’s …
In Memoriam - afloat.ie
We regret to record the death of Michael McKee of Bangor, who faithfully adhered to the highest standards of seamanship in an extensive sailing career in which competent offshore sailing – whether cruising or racing – was his paramount interest.…
Stena Line at Holyhead Plans to Redevelop Former Anglesey …
Dec 6, 2024 · Plans by Swedish-based ferry firm Stena Line to redevelop the former Anglesey Aluminium site at Holyhead in North Wales into a low-carbon campus, could they claim, create up to 1,200 jobs.. The plans revealed by Stena Line, owner of the Port of Holyhead with its link to Dublin Port, will see the construction of a modern campus that they say will be suited for new business investment, jobs, and ...
New Irish Coast Guard Helicopters Go Live At Shannon Airport
Dec 10, 2024 · The first of the Irish Coast Guard’s new AW 189 helicopters operated by Bristow Ireland, the new provider of coastguard aviation services, commenced operation from Shannon Airport at midnight on Saturday 8 December, just hours after CHC Ireland’s last Sikorsky S-92 flight.. The transition of the Shannon base began on 1 November when personnel including pilots, technical crews, engineers ...
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